I am a cancer survivor of nine years (July 11, 2007). Through the process, I have learned to take one day at a time and enjoy each day God gives us.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Resolutions: To Make or Not to Make?

We are on the cusp of a new year---2015---and that means the buzz on social media is about resolutions and whether to make them or not. People tend to pledge to do the normal thing--lose weight, exercise more, etc...I have never been one for really making resolutions, but this year I am. And, I am writing them down as a visual reminder. I got some not-so-great medical news this morning, so it is a necessity that I make some changes to affect that for the positive. 2015 will be a pivotal year for me financially as well as I pay off some big bills. I have had many challenges in the last few years: cancer, family illnesses, financial strains, etc.. Through it all, I have relied on one verse to see me through: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13). Notice the one little word all. It doesn't say "I can do some things.." It says all. All means *all*. Christ equips us to victory through Him. There are many things we can not do on our own power, and I believe trying to shows arrogance--an "I-don't-need-you" attitude. I have been guilty in past years of giving up on resolutions before I have really begun---because I tried to do them in my own power. This year, I resolve to rely on Him as the verse says: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." If I rely on Him for the biggies, like I did cancer, then why not on the not-so-big things, too?